Meat Loaf Recipe for Dogs

Name: Meat Loaf Recipe for Dogs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Homemade dog food
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (454g or 16 oz); 2 Eggs (225g or 8 oz); ½ Cup Spinach, chopped (50g or 1.8 oz); ¾ Cup Sweet Potato, shredded (124g or 4.4 oz); 2 TBSP Sunflower Seeds, grounded (27g or 0.9 oz); ¼ Cup Oats, regular or quick (25g or 0.9 oz); 2 TBSP Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix (25g or 0.9 oz); 1½ tsp Hulled Hempseeds (8.4g or 0.3 oz); 1 TSP Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, finely ground (5.2g or 0.2 oz); 1 TSP Eggshell Powder (5g or 0.2 oz); ½ TSP Nutritional Yeast (3g or 0.1 oz); ⅛ TSP Kelp Powder (0.5g or 0.02 oz)

By Dog Child

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This homemade meatloaf for dogs made with fresh, whole ingredients including ground beef to support your pup’s health. This easy, oven-baked recipe is balanced, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep!

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Meat Loaf Recipe for Dogs

Servings

10 for a 20lb dog

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Looking for an easy homemade meal for your dog? This meatloaf recipe for dogs is packed with ground beef, fiber-rich greens, and essential nutrients for a balanced and complete meal. Made with fresh, real ingredients, this oven-baked meatloaf is perfect for meal prepping.

Formulated for Adult Maintenance

Makes 1.8 lbs, 800 grams, 1453 calories

To see the complete nutritional information & feeding guide Click here!

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Dog Child

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef (454g or 16 oz)
2 Eggs (225g or 8 oz)
½ Cup Spinach, chopped (50g or 1.8 oz)
¾ Cup Sweet Potato, shredded (124g or 4.4 oz)
2 TBSP Sunflower Seeds, grounded (27g or 0.9 oz)
¼ Cup Oats, regular or quick (25g or 0.9 oz)
2 TBSP Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix (25g or 0.9 oz)

Whole Food Version (Not Using Essential Nutrient Mix)

1½ tsp Hulled Hempseeds (8.4g or 0.3 oz)
1 TSP Freeze-Dried Beef Liver, finely ground (5.2g or 0.2 oz)
1 TSP Eggshell Powder (5g or 0.2 oz)
½ TSP Nutritional Yeast (3g or 0.1 oz)
⅛ TSP Kelp Powder (0.5g or 0.02 oz)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare ingredients by chopping leafy greens, shredding sweet potato, and grinding sunflower seeds.
Mix everything in a large bowl, combining ground beef, eggs, leafy greens, sweet potato, oats, sunflower seeds, and Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix.
Shape the meatloaf by pressing the mixture into a lined pan or shape into a loaf on a tray.
Bake for 40 minutes or until fully cooked.
Cool & serve once fully cooled, slicing into appropriate portions for your dog.

Whole Food Version (Not Using Essential Nutrient Mix)

Follow the same steps above, but substitute Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix with the listed whole food ingredients below.

Recipe Note

FAQs

Is this dog meatloaf nutritionally complete?
Yes! This recipe includes high-quality protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins. The Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix ensures your dog is getting a complete and balanced meal, or you can opt for the whole food version for whole food nutrients.

What are some other recipes with ground beef?
If your pup loves ground beef, we have more homemade recipes to try! Check out 10 must-try easy ground beef recipes here!

Where can I learn more about making balanced homemade meals?
For more guidance on cooking for your dog, check out The Dog Parent’s Guide to Home Cooking here, where you'll find expert tips, meal plans, and essential advice on how to make homemade meals at home.

Where can I get the Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix?
You can purchase our Essential Nutrient Mix directly from our website! It’s designed to make home cooking easy by ensuring your dog’s meals are complete and balanced with essential vitamins, minerals, and omegas. Get yours here.

Can I swap out any ingredients?
Yes! Swap oats for sweet potatoes if your dog is sensitive to grains.

How should I serve this to my dog?
This meatloaf can be served as a main meal or crumbled over food as a nutrient-packed topper. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in individual portions for up to 60 days for easy meal prep.

Can I make this recipe without eggs?
Absolutely! If your dog has an egg sensitivity, swap the eggs for unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana as a natural binder.

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Essential Nutrient Mix For Dogs - Dog Child

Essential Nutrient Mix for Home Cooking for Dogs

$35.00

Developed with vets and pet nutritionists, our Essential Nutrient Mix empowers dog parents to cook complete and balanced fresh meals for their dogs at home. Dog Child Essential Nutrient Mix provides your dog with their optimal nutrients when mixed into home-cooked meals. We simplify the cooking process and provide you with the recipes in our Cookbook.

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